YEARLY HIGH
1.8159 AUD
YEARLY LOW
1.5200 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6835 AUD

2010 GBP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GBP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1.8159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.5200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2959 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7733 to the December average rate of 1.5703, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,079 AUD
Yearly Average 8,417 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 7,600 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,479.34 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.7936
1.5500
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to AUD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.7088, compared to 1.6582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.1233 AUD (High: 1.7577 / Low: 1.6344). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0242 AUD (High: 1.6657 / Low: 1.6415).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1233
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1085 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for February 2010 is 1.7596.

2010 Avg (February) 1.7596
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8070 1.7336 1.7733
February 1.8159 1.7020 1.7596
March 1.6714 1.6332 1.6511
April 1.6657 1.6415 1.6559
May 1.7577 1.6344 1.6843
June 1.7750 1.6825 1.7284
July 1.8049 1.7137 1.7459
August 1.7525 1.7235 1.7390
September 1.7005 1.6273 1.6615
October 1.6434 1.5845 1.6174
November 1.6307 1.5906 1.6151
December 1.6159 1.5200 1.5703